"Would voting be cancelled in these places?"
I'm confused. Why would anyone orchestrate an attack within the US either right before or on election day? I mean, without an election, GWB would remain president at least, until elections could be held, right? This is assuming, of course, that GWB wouldn't be a target in any attack, I suppose. Anyone know or care to venture a guess as to what would happen with the election and presidency if only those states with the most electoral votes were attacked or if those states in which Kerry wasn't ahead of GWB were attacked...would the election continue and would those votes which are already in be counted?
I'm with those who believe that the consequences of a pre-election attack in the U.S. would be entirely unpredictable with respect to the popular vote.
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A massive attack right before the election probably wouldn't disrupt it ... IF we stick to the electoral college. So, they hit, say, NYC ... even if two people make it to the polls, the electoral college would still be into play. Although, the losing party would probably challenge big time, under those circumstances.
If they want to influence the election, they'll strike ahead of time. They'll strike later if they want to either punish US for re electing Bush ... or see how much they can get away with if Kerry is elected.
Any major strike on the US will help Al quada recruiting, and perhaps fund raising.
But ... having said that, remember ... they like to talk big, and they'll strike US when and IF they can.
Just my 2 cent worth.